prohibido comer
/pɾoibido komeɾ/from spelling rules
The Spanish phrase for "no food" is prohibido comer.
This phrase is typically used on formal signage in public spaces like libraries, museums or classrooms to indicate that food is not allowed.
How does it change in a sentence?
In this context, prohibido functions as an adjective describing the action of eating, rather than a person being forbidden.
How do you pronounce it?
/pɾoibido komeɾ/
Did you know?
- The word comer is so central to Spanish culture that the phrase comerse el coco literally means 'to eat one's brain' but is actually an idiom for overthinking something.
- In Spain, the mid-day meal is the most important, and la comida refers specifically to lunch, even though the word literally means 'the food'.
- The word comer is a direct descendant of the Latin 'comedere', which means 'to eat up' or 'to consume completely'.
Examples in context
- Disculpe, pero tengo restricciones alimentarias y no puedo comer eso.Excuse me, but I have dietary restrictions and cannot eat that.
- Agradezco su amabilidad, pero no seré capaz de probar la comida.I appreciate your kindness, but I won't be able to try the food.
- Gracias, pero no me gusta ese tipo de comida.Thank you, but I don't like that type of food.
- Está prohibido comer aquí.Eating is prohibited here.
- Hay un cartel que dice prohibido comer.There is a sign that says no food allowed.
- En la biblioteca está prohibido comer.In the library, eating is prohibited.
Example conversation
Javier and María are entering a museum.
- JavierTengo hambre, ¿podemos comer un sándwich?I'm hungry, can we eat a sandwich?
- MaríaMira el cartel, Javier, está prohibido comer.Look at the sign, Javier, eating is prohibited.
- JavierTienes razón, no lo había visto.You're right, I hadn't seen it.
- MaríaComamos algo después de la visita.Let's eat something after the visit.
Sources
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries comer, CC BY-SA 4.0.
